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Our scientists

Here we profile some of the scientists from IUCN's network who are attending the Nairobi conference. They work closely on the issues being discussed at the meeting and provide the latest knowledge essential for allowing governments to make well-informed and scientifically-based decisions.

 

Drop by drop...

Water is equally important for the survival and well-being of biodiversity as it is for the survival and well-being of people and sustainable use of its resources is essential for a secure future of both. Dr Emmanuel Mwendera, Water Programme Coordinator for IUCN’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, tackles water challenges with passion and enthusiasm, always looking for long-term benefits - for people and for nature. …  

19 May 2010 | News story

"Biodiversity is my life"

For IUCN’s Josephine Langley, biodiversity is the ‘leitmotif’ of her life. Her work and passion are inseparably linked, and both aim to achieve the same goal: make a difference and contribute to nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. …  

05 May 2010 | News story

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